Postdoctoral Researcher, Energy Eng & Sustainability

Mälardalens Universitet; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Mälardalen University seeks a postdoctoral fellow in energy engineering to independently plan and execute research within the Future Energy Center. The position emphasizes collaboration with industry partners and other researchers to advance renewable energy, energy efficiency and digitalization for energy systems.

The successful candidate will disseminate findings through conferences and peer‑reviewed journals, and may contribute to teaching up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• PhD in energy engineering completed no more than three years before the end of the application period.
• Research experience in process modelling, simulations, steady state and dynamic modelling, and techno-economic analysis.
• Good command of written and spoken English and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct scientific studies in energy and environmental technology.
• Collaborate with industry partners and researchers within the Future Energy Center.
• Disseminate results at meetings, conferences and in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Possibly include teaching or other duties up to 20% of time.

Skills

Research collaboration

Independent work

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

PhD in energy engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Aspen Plus

Modelica

Job description

Mälardalen University seeks a postdoctoral fellow in energy engineering to independently plan and execute research within the Future Energy Center. The position emphasizes collaboration with industry partners and other researchers to advance renewable energy, energy efficiency and digitalization for energy systems.

The successful candidate will disseminate findings through conferences and peer‑reviewed journals, and may contribute to teaching up to 20% of the time.